A window of opportunity for restoring relations
Anti-Iran resolution; a precursor to negotiating with Tehran
IRAN DAILY: What are the main issues that Iran and Europe currently disagree on as they prepare to start talks?
Abolqassem Delfi: When discussing Iran-Europe relations, we need to bear in mind that Europe is not a monolithic entity. Not all European countries view Iran through the same lens, just as there may be differing perspectives on Europe within Iran. Another point to consider is that Iran and Europe have faced numerous challenges over the past two decades. Once, Europe was Iran’s top trading partner, and various European countries had strong bilateral relations with Iran in the fields of science, economy, culture, and politics. However, it’s fair to say that Iran-Europe relations are not currently good. The nuclear issue has been the main bone of contention between Iran and Europe since 2002, culminating in the 2015 landmark agreement of JCPOA, which was later derailed by Trump’s withdrawal. The nuclear issue remained unresolved until 2022.
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